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Australian History For Dummies is your rough-and-ready tour guide through Australia's whirlwind past. We'll introduce you to the people and events that have shaped this "Land Down Under" (and why it's called that). You'll see how Indigenous Australians lived in Australia for over 65,000 years. You'll be there as British colonists explore Australia's harsh terrain. You'll delve into the recent past, giving you insight into modern-day Australia and what's next. This new edition fills in the last ten years of history and covers issues faced in the twenty-first century.

Eva Driscoll is used to being the hunter. Now she is the prey. When her brother dies under mysterious circumstances and his death is staged to look like suicide, Eva knows it was no accident. Soon after, Rees Colback, a former Special Forces soldier and a close friend of her brother, becomes the target of a deadly hit team in the middle of New York.

Mehr als zweitausend Jahre lang verband ein weit verzweigtes Netz aus Straßen, Gebirgspässen, Wüsten, Flüssen und Seewegen die großen Zivilisationen Eurasiens.Doch die Seidenstraße war nie eine einzige Straße.Sie war ein Netz menschlicher Verbindungen, das sich ständig wandelte und von...

Des forêts et des steppes d'Europe de l'Est à l'essor de puissants royaumes médiévaux, découvrez l'histoire remarquable des peuples slaves.Peu de peuples ont laissé une empreinte aussi profonde sur l'histoire européenne que les Slaves. Partis de modestes origines au sein des forêts, des...

Von den Wäldern und Steppen Osteuropas bis zum Aufstieg mächtiger mittelalterlicher Königreiche – entdecken Sie die bemerkenswerte Geschichte der slawischen Völker.Nur wenige Völker haben so tiefe Spuren in der europäischen Geschichte hinterlassen wie die Slawen. Aus bescheidenen...

“She always felt her mother was in some ways ‘borrowed’ from another country and culture, that she had an early life she never shared with her family.” When Anna travels to Berlin to scatter her mother’s ashes on the grave of her Jewish fiancé who was murdered during Kristallnacht, on November 9, 1938, she finally comes to understand her mother’s tragic past, and how it damaged her ability to truly love.

A collection of essays, lectures, and observations on the art of writing fiction from Alice McDermott, winner of the National Book Award and unmatched "virtuoso of language and image" (Rebecca Steinitz, The Boston Globe) What About the Baby? Some Thoughts on the Art of Fiction gathers the...

The popular THINLY VEILED collection from the Castle of Horror continues with this anthology of horror stories in the world of 80s pop culture-- from movies like ROBOCOP and THE KEEP to shows like THE FACTS OF LIFE and MORK AND MINDY-- but every one of these brands is "thinly veiled." See if you can recognize them all!

“How Not To Be Bitten To Death By Ducks” shares the lessons learned from a lifetime battling an opponent who cannot be beaten, exposing the enemy within. The keys to cultivating the elite discipline, awareness, and perseverance found in the winningest Poker players on Earth actually hide deep inside the game itself. For each card in the deck, this guide reveals 13 hard-earned epiphanies every player may embrace as a remedy to the malady of madness, which Poker at first appears to be.

A child's bones, a lost girl, a mind adrift - sometimes what is lost comes back to haunt you...from an award-winning author comes a contemporary gothic tale of guilt, grief and redemption. In the village of Kiln Creek in the Victorian Highlands, a ghost gum falls in a storm. Tangled in its roots...

NEW YORK CITY, USA. Archaeologist Nina Wilde's life has fallen apart - her husband, ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase, is on the run, falsely accused of murder. Her only diversion has been investigating the origin of three strange statues stolen from her just before his disappearance. When Nina discovers they may be dangerous relics from the lost civilisation of Atlantis, it's clear that she has to get back in the game, and fast.

The ultimate duo - Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase - return in their ninth action-packed adventure. Secrets from the past emerge to threaten archaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband, former SAS soldier Eddie Chase, when a Viking runestone is stolen by a murderous gang of raiders. The stone holds the key to an ancient evil concealed in one of Norse mythology's holiest places: Valhalla. Travelling to Sweden, Eddie and Nina find themselves in a race against time to locate the legendary hall of the Viking warriors - before rival powers claim its deadly contents for themselves.

Real conversations with real people from all aspects of the printing industry sharing experiences, challenges and plenty of useful knowledge to get you thinking differently about your business.

In this brand-new series, Zara sits down with people whose lives have been shaped by extraordinary experiences. From surviving life-changing events and escaping dangerous situations to stories of crime, cults, and shocking split-second decisions, each guest shares their story with complete honesty. Raw, candid and deeply personal, these are the stories you won't forget. Catch new episodes every Wednesday at 3pm on Spotify.

Un continent divisé. Une guerre qui a refaçonné le monde. La guerre de Trente Ans (1618-1648) a commencé comme un conflit religieux acharné au sein du Saint-Empire romain germanique fracturé — mais elle allait se muer en l’une des guerres les plus dévastatrices et transformatrices de...

The great Alice McDermott returns with a sparkling, powerful new novel of one woman’s life, told in three remarkable acts. It is 1980 in New York City, and a young woman is perched on a radiator cover in a spacious SoHo loft. A famous photographer snaps her portrait for a full-page review of...

As a owner of a CDL School and a trucking company I wanted to get on the camera and talk about the Cross Roads we go through on a day to day basis with our businesses in the trucking field.

Rising Stronger on the Journey to Wholeness & Healing Recovery: The Whole Enchilada" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intricate layers of healing and transformation within the recovery community and among individuals seeking personal growth and fulfillment. Inspired by the metaphor of the enchilada's layers, we delve deep into the journey of recovery, unpacking the complexities, challenges, and triumphs that come with seeking holistic wellness. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of the recovery process, offering insights, guidance, and inspiration for those craving the "whole...

Bringing together local businesses and neighbors of North Shore

The adventure continues in the thrilling book two of the Paper Dragons series! Zhi Ging must face sand spirits, unexpected dragons and hidden secrets to save the fallen Silhouettes. Return to the underwater realm . . . Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging...